Quality Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 265176 · Baker, MT 59313 · 4063455648

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Quality Transportation INC (DOT# 265176) in Baker, Montana has 168 inspections on record with 95 violations and a 8.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

168 Inspections
8.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
35 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.9%
Carrier: 8.9% (15 of 168) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 168) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Montana
13% crash rate better than 13% of carriers in Montana

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

95 total violations across 168 inspections
18 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
69
Unsafe Driving
16
Hours of Service
10

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 16 states
Level 1: 24 (14%) Level 2: 52 (31%) Level 3: 92 (55%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 SD 2 1 0
03/24/2026 IA 2 0 0
03/23/2026 WY 2 0 0
03/19/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/17/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/25/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/13/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/08/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/03/2026 OK 3 0 0
02/03/2026 SD 3 0 0
1 injury crash
31-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-25 SD 0 0 0
21-OCT-25 TX 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC185031
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 07/01/2003
CARGO Great West Casualty Co. N/A 07/01/2003

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 35
Drivers 35
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/07/1985
MCS-150 Filed 20250624 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,961,958
Address 511 West Montana Avenue, Baker, MT 59313